In an effort to get food to families and people struggling with food insecurity, the members of the Rochester Democratic Town Committee donated food for Damien's Pantry which serves Rochester and neighboring communities. Reductions in SNAP benefits and a rise in the unaffordability of basic necessities generated a quick response by our members. No one should go hungry in our country. It will not be the last time we step up. The RDTC Secretary and Chairperson deliver donated food to Damien's...

The RDTC believes the "Freedom to Read" is a fundamental right to access information, ideas, and diverse viewpoints through reading, protected by the First Amendment, championed by organizations like Authors Against Book Bans, the American Library Association (ALA) , and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), and promoted through events like the Right to Read Day on 10/11/2025 to counter censorship and promote open inquiry in libraries. Five Town DTC members and concerned citizens joined with...